Sinan was the greatest architect of the most brilliant period of the Ottoman Empire. He is considered as one of the greatest architects of the world as well. He built his masterpieces during the sultante of Suleyman.

His most important works are: Halep Husrev Pasha Mosque, Istanbul Haseki Kulliye, Istanbul Sehzade Mosque and Medrese (University), Uskudar Mihriman Mosque, Istanbul Suleymaniye Mosque and Kulliye, Tekirdag Rustem Pasha Mosque and Kulliye, Silivrikapi Ibrahim Pasha Mosque, Istanbul Rustem Pasha Mosque, Istanbul Sinan Pasha Mosque, Topkapi Kara Ahmed Pasha Mosque and Kulliye, Findikli Molla Celebi Mosque, Babaeski Semiz Ali Pasha Mosque, Buyukcekmece Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Kulliye and Bridge, Suleymaniye Tekke (Dervish Mansion).